GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the Union Government, under whose charge is the Cabinet Secretariat?
A
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
B
The President of India
C
The Prime Minister of India
D
The Union Home Minister
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister. The administrative head of the Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Detailed explanation-2: -There is a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President in exercise of his functions. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who also appoints other ministers on the advice of Prime Minister.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Prime Minister has direct control over the Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary’s term has been extended to four years since 2010. Cabinet officials oversee executive branches, government agencies, and departments in presidential and parliamentary systems.

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